SAMUEL ADGYIRI
Accra
Summary
A self-thought creative and deadline-driven Video Editor with over 8 years career experience in media and entertainment environments. Highly adept in Adobe Acrobat usage, postproduction process, and linear & nonlinear editing. Possesses excellent time management and organizational skill. Works exceptionally well within cross-functional teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor /Motion Graphic Designer
TV3 Network
Accra, Ghana
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
Video Editor and Graphic Design
GhanaWeb TV
Accraa-Ghana
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
Video Editor and Videographer
Afi Antonio Foundation
Accra - Ghana
02.2020 - Current
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Generated creative ideas to improve look and feel of projects.
- Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of videos.
- Revised footage according to producers' requests.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage on location.
- Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
- Filmed live events, capturing memorable moments.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers.
Video Editor / Video Producer
+One Media Studio
Accra
01.2014 - Current
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Mentored junior editors on best practices in editing software usage, workflow management, and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
- Utilized various editing software programs to assemble, edit and process digital video.
- Created special effects and transitions to improve overall look and feel of project.
- Researched and obtained music rights and video clips for projects.
- Developed storyboards and shot lists to plan out shots and sequence for editing.
- Argued and defended creative decisions with directors and producers.
- Produced and edited high impact segments and stories.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
Video Editor, Videographer and Animator
Church of Pentecost
Accra - Ghana
06.2014 - Current
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Reviewed and approved other editors' work to maintain quality of final product.
- Collaborated with directors to create and maintain consistent visual style across all projects.
- Met with production teams to discuss and evaluate project needs.
- Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality Video's
- Used [Software] to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
Education
Computer Systems Engineering
IPMC College of IT
Accra, Ghana01.2014
High School Diploma -
Odorkor 1 Junior High School
Accra, Ghana01.2006
Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Blender
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- After Effect
- Photoshop
Accomplishments
I was honored with a certificate by Adesa Productions (APL) for my outstanding performance in the year of review.
Workflow Explained
- Assessed requirements and explained virtual outline of project to staff and clients.
- Collected and assembled all unfinished clippings and video footage onto a computer system on which the work was to be done.
- Prepared small sample clips to be shown to Clients; continued working as per their feedback.
- Determined a sensible sequence in which the video had to be edited.
- Used animation and editing skills along with sound mixing to create realistic videos.
- Ensured that the prescribed quality was maintained across the board.
Technical Tools Proficiency
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effect
- Cinema 4D
- Production Software: Adobe Creative Suite.
- Da Vinci Resolve
References
- Rakia Yakubu, EgyptAir Secretary, 0243484972, rakysam24@yahoo.com
- Afi Antonio, Afi Antoni Foundation, 0246827858
- Wisdom Gordzo, Head of media, 0243974298
- Emmanuel Ahiale, Head of Creatives, GhanaWeb Tv, 0247626546
Hobbies and Interests
Cartoons and Movies
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Video Editor /Motion Graphic Designer
TV3 Network
04.2022 - Current
Video Editor and Graphic Design
GhanaWeb TV
07.2020 - 03.2022
Video Editor and Videographer
Afi Antonio Foundation
02.2020 - Current
Video Editor, Videographer and Animator
Church of Pentecost
06.2014 - Current
Video Editor / Video Producer
+One Media Studio
01.2014 - Current
Computer Systems Engineering
IPMC College of IT
High School Diploma -
Odorkor 1 Junior High School